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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Short-tailed Parrot

Graydidascalus brachyurus

Meet the short-tailed parrot: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Short-tailed Parrot — Graydidascalus brachyurus
Short-tailed Parrot
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The short-tailed parrot (Graydidascalus brachyurus) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Peru.

Where it occurs

Southeastern Colombia to eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and Brazil north of the Amazon.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: derivative work: Snowmanradio ( talk ) Peruvian_Indians_with_Short-tailed_Parrot-6.jpg : Shea Hazarian. Original file and full credit · CC BY 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.